{"id":5398,"date":"2018-10-18T06:16:30","date_gmt":"2018-10-18T06:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.candrol.com\/?p=5398"},"modified":"2018-11-29T04:05:09","modified_gmt":"2018-11-29T04:05:09","slug":"side-effects-of-cancer-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.candrol.com\/side-effects-of-cancer-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Side Effects of Cancer Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"
As we all know that there are a number of side effects which cancer causes on our body, but there is a number of side effects of cancer treatment too. Shocking to hear this but there are few side effects which are associated with the cancer treatment. Cancer treatment methods like Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy, etc cause many side effects after the treatment. These cancer treatment<\/a> side effects can be the long-term side effects (if proper care is not taken). <\/span><\/p>\n So, go through the complete article to know about the different side effects associated with cancer treatment. If you face the following problem, go for an immediate check-up and intimate the doctor about the issues which you are facing, in detail. This practice will help you understand that why you are facing these problems and how you can eliminate them. Note that there many few side effects of natural lung cancer treatment<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n A person suffering from anemia always feel tired and lightheaded. Also, it is seen that the person faces difficulty in breathing. Apart from all these, the other symptoms which of Anemia are dizzy or faint, a fast heartbeat, headaches, and pale skin. Generally, Anemia is caused when the Bone Marrow of the patient is affected as anemia is caused due to the deficiency of Red Blood Cells. Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy are the treatment methods which can lead to the rise of Anemia.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Constipation refers to the state of the patient when he\/ she experiences infrequent bowel movements and stool that may be difficult, hard, or dry to pass. The factors observed behind the cause of constipation are medicines, not drinking enough fluids, changes in diet. Chemotherapy is the major treatment method behind the rise of constipation. The increased intake of fiber-rich food items and drink plenty of water in order to prevent constipation. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n After the cancer treatment, the patient might suffer from appetite loss. It is recommended to immediately consult with the doctor if the patient faces difficulty in eating or if the patient is not feeling hungry for a long time. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bleeding and Bruising are quite common when there is a deficiency of platelets in the body. Platelets are responsible for clotting the blood, and if there is a deficiency of platelets in the body, the person can bruise or bleed very easily. The risk of bleeding and bruising is increased by cancer treatment methods like chemotherapy and radiation therapy. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The cancer treatment methods which can lead to fatigue are chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, bone marrow transplant, and surgery. A person facing the problem of fatigue always complains of a feeling of extremely tired, weak, run down, and having no energy. So, to manage fatigue, doctors recommend the patient to take proper rest, exercise regularly, and eat well. <\/span><\/p>\n Many times it is diagnosed that the patient feels irritation in the bladder and urinary tract after undergoing radiation therapy. Other treatment methods like chemotherapy drugs and immunotherapy can damage or affect the cells of bladder and kidneys. Cancer Surgery is also the reason behind the cause of Urinary Problems. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The boys and girls might face the fertility issue after the cancer treatment. There is a number of factors which are associated with this. So, always consult and be frank with the doctor while discussing the side effects of the cancer treatment. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hair loss is one of the first side effects which you follow after the cancer treatment. But there is no need to worry about this as they will come back after the complete recovery. Cancer treatment methods like chemotherapy and radiation therapy are associated with hair loss. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Memory or Concentration Problems depends entirely on the age, treatment method applied to you, and many other health-related factors. Cancer treatment methods like chemotherapy, radiation therapy to the brain and immunotherapy<\/a> can increase the concentration problems of the patient. So, the patient is advised to perform mental exercises to maintain mental health. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nausea and Vomiting are common side effects of cancer treatments like chemotherapy, targeted therapy, etc. But there is no such worry related to Nausea and Vomiting as medicines can control them. <\/span><\/p>\n Both cancer and cancer treatment can cause pain. This is easily managed with the help of medicines. <\/span><\/p>\nThe side effects of cancer treatment are as follows:<\/span><\/h2>\n
#1 Anemia<\/h3>\n
#2 Constipation<\/h3>\n
#3 Appetite Loss<\/h3>\n
#4 Bleeding and Bruising<\/h3>\n
#5 Fatigue<\/h3>\n
#6 Urinary and Bladder Problems<\/h3>\n
#7 Fertility Issues in Boys and Girls<\/h3>\n
#8 Hair Loss<\/h3>\n
#8 Memory or Concentration Problems<\/h3>\n
#9 Nausea and Vomiting<\/h3>\n
#10 Pain<\/h3>\n
#11 Sexual Health Issues in Men and Women<\/h3>\n